RACING NEWS.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLVI, Issue 174, 24 June 1926, Page 9

RACING NEWS.

FROM STABLE AND COURSE.

(By “Binocular.”)

June 26.—Hawke’s Bay J.C. (second day). July 6. 8, 10.—Wellington R.C. July 22.—AVaimate District Hunt. July 22, 24.—Gisborne R.C. July 24.—South Canterbury Hunt. July 31.—Christchurch 1 Hunt

Hawke’s J3ay meeting opens tomorrow.

Of the 14 racesi run at Napier Park, liangitikei horsemen had the honour of piloting seven winners. Alan McDonald placed three victories to his credit, R. C. Miles two and L. G. and B. H. Morris 1 one each.

Patutahi is considered to be one of the nicest looking Polydamons and it is expected that he will be a good one. He was far from ready when he ran fourth on Saturday.

Mime, who until recently was quartered at Awapuni, placed his first victory to his credit since the changeover when he won on the finst day at Napier Park. Like some of the others of the Absurd family, one race at a meeting appears to be enough, for he ran disappointingly the second day.

The Auckland trainer, J. T. Jamieson, is reported to bo contemplating a trip to Riccarton for the Grand National meeting. Nippy might be found seeking honours in the Winter Cup field.

The New Zealand bred colt Royal Tea is reported to be among the regular workers at Randwick. Having done well during his spell, he has now developed into a fine colt.

That Napier Park tracks are fast was evidenced last week when Ngata ran 1-J miles over hurdles in 3.11 3-5 carrying 11.13, while Brigadier Bill took less than a second longer when ho scored. Under welter weights Beaumont ran a mile in 1.42 2-5, Mime six furlongs in 1.15 2-5, Polar five in 1.2 4-5 and Tuahine seven in 1.29 1-5.

Santiago was one of the disappointments of the Napier Park meeting, writes “Tho Hermit.’ - He looked well and was well supported, but the pane in the early part of the races each day seemed to settle him. He v?as running on at the finish, but as others were also running on in front of him his efforts were not fruitful. Comical looked on the big side but otherwise well. He hardly looks, however, as though he will be able to get to the same hard condition as his opponents in time for the Trentham meeting next month.

Ladv Comet’s performance in the Park Steeplechase on Saturday was in marked contrast to her display on Friday (says “The Hermit.”) On Friday she was a skyrocket, going up and coming down in almost the same place when jumping. On Saturday she flew her fences in fine style, and was much more like a “lady comet” than on the first day.

The lepping in tha Napier Steeyleehaso was good to witness (writes “Tho Squire”) as tlvc whole of the runners gave a finished exposition of the art of clearing the obstacles. The winner, Puwliero, is a finished fencer, as quick as a cat and stag-sure but the distance was commencing to trouble him ovfcr the concluding 100 yards, as he was stopping quickly, and chonping the ground in the same place over the last bit.

Always hard in a chasing event under three miles, the fencing in the Petane Steeplechase was none too good, the obstacles bothering a number of them, Lark Hall, Uncle Dave, Birka, Silta and Velvet King failing to get round for the full journey, while Lady Comet never got over without nearly standing on her head.

Egyptian Flower, who was amongst those accepted for the Stewards’ Stakes at Napier Park was (states an exchange) not able to start as she had damaged herself just prior to the meeting, and her owner-trainer, Mr J. M. Cameron, is of the opinion that it will be some' time before she will be able to go on as usual on the try-out.

Wristlet, who was just beaten for the winner’s share of the stake in the Stewards’ Stakes on the opening day at Napier Park, was carrying a couple of pounds over weight, consequently she was meeting the winner, Beaumont, on equal terms. The victory of Beaumont made the second triumph for bis sire, Boniform, as Bonny Rill the Petane Steeplechase winner, was also got by the half-brother to Martian.

The general run of backers had no qualms in taking the short price offered against Kiosk to win the Flying” Handicap (states the Sydney Sun of recent date). The two-year-old looked a picture, and he ran a splendid race against the older horses. He led most of the way, outpacing Golden Voice, but Quan Tart passed him; but he is not ready yet to see the journey out. When Quan Tart dropped out of the picture Tullulah came through, and with her light weight proved too good for Kiosk. Tullulah belongs to the A.J.C. committeeman, Mr Walter Brunton, and has been trained at Newcastle for some time.

The St. Frusquin line of St. Simon is perhaps doing more- to keep the name of the famous son of Galopin alive than any other branch the tribe, writes “Sentinel.” St. Frusquin’s sons are doing well at the stud in England, Australia, America, South America, and in Now Zealand we have a good representative in Paper Money. Wo also had a brother to St. Frusquin in San Francisco, who sired several good winners, but, nevertheless did not get much chance at the stud. He left ’Frisco Mail, which won on each day of the Dunedin Jockey Club’s winter meeting, when he. completely outclassed the hurdlers that ran against him. Los Angeles was another really high-class horse got by San Francisco, and the fnct suggests that some of his daughters may prove valuable at the stud. So far they have not done much towards enriohing the Stud Book, but they are at least worthy of a chance;

Although the St. Simon lino in the male line is not so much in evidence in England as it was a few years ago, it flourishes strongly in other parts of the world. For instance, the list of winning sire 3 in the Argentine was topped in 1924 by St. Wolf, a son of St. Frusquin, with £47,742 to his credit. In 192 b St. Wolf sired winners of £34,000, and others of the same line in Argentina that are doing well are Your Majesty (son of Persimmon), Sandal (son of William the Third), Craiganour (son of Desmond),

and Dusty Miller (son of Frusquin), while Diamond Jubilee was a champion sire for several years in the same part of tho world.

That there is a fortune in a successful sire has often been realised, this statement being prompted by the death of that successful stallion Tredennis, which occurred ■in Ireland recently. Originally bought for lOOgns, Tredennis was such a huge stud success that in a few years his fee was 200gns, and as-he lived till 29 years the amount he earned must have been large.

Thieves are again active among the Randwick racing stables (states a Sydney paper). Several trainers have been robbed in recent weeks, and one night a visit was paid to tho stables in Rainbow street occupied hv the country trainer, W. Kurtz, who is on a visit to Sydney with Rummi and Savano. Most of the gear was taken, and Kurtz was left without a bridle to take his horses to the track next morning.

i E. AV. Simmons, the well-known Australian light-weight jockey, is at present in the United States. The A.J.C. received a cable message from Simmons asking for a clearance so that he could ride in Kentucky. A reply was sent to the Kentucky Racing Association that as Simmons’ term of j suspension had expired, he was entitled to his clearance. Simmons was suspended from riding in races for three months by the A.J.C. stipendiary stewards at Moorefield on February 6 for alleged careless riding. T^ ie j winning record of Simmons includes I two Caulfield Cups, a Caulfield 'Guineas, Williamstown Cup, Q.T.C. Stradbroke Handicap,’ Adelaide Cup and Queensland Cup. The Anglo-Aus-tralian. E. O’Sullivan, who spent some time in America, expressed the opinion when in Sydney last summer that a good Australian jockey would do well in the, United States

MAN O’ AVAR’S SON

BELMONT STAKES AVIN

NEAV YORK, June 12.

Sam Riddle’s Great Crusader, a son of Man o’ War, won the rich Belmont Stakes. Man o’ War, himself, won this historic stakes when a three-year-old, while last year his son, American Flag, was victorious. _ * To-day Great Crusader’s jockey, Albert Johnson, held him back until they, turned into the stretch. Then he let out a wrap, and Great Crsuader came home under a pull, with plenty in reserve. This was his 15th start since he commenced training. He has won six races, run three seconds and two thirds, and his total winnings are £16,000.

EPSOM COINS. SEARCH ONRACECOURSE. LONDON, June 14. Workmen demolishing Epsom’s century old grandstand, on the Derby racecourse, are surreptitiously and avidly searching for a champagne bottle filled with coins, reputedly buried under the foundation stone The problem is first to find the foundation stone, as there is none bearing an inscription. A decorated mirror, believed to have been han’ging in Queen Victoria’s room since 1829, will be hung in the Royal apartments of the new stand. The structure will accommodate 20,000 spectators, and will cost £130,000.

HAWKE’S BAY HUNT MEETING

STEEPLECHASE WON BY KOVNO

Per Press Association. HASTINGS, June 23. The Hawke’s Bay Hunt Club’s meeting was held to-day ip fine weather. The course was in- good condition. Most of the jockeys were unseated in the Cup Steeplechase, but- were not seriously injured. The totalisator handled £11,671, as against £18,206 last year. Additional results: — KAWERA HANDICAP, of loOsovs. Six furlongs and a-half.

4 Nine of Spades, 9.2 (H. Dunn) 1 1 Tuahine, 10.3 f 6 Miss Hupana, 9.0 d Also started: 2 Royal Diadem, 9-H; 10 Malatour, 9.8; 9 Koodoo, 7 Startle, 9.6; 8 Serene, 5 Jeannette, 9.2; 3 Sir Pam, 7 Road Hog. 11 Killocli, 9.0. AVon by two lengths, third horse half a length away. Time, lmin 21 1-osec.

HUNT CUP STEEPLECHASE, of 150 sovs. Two miles and a-half. 8 Kovno, 11.2 (H. Ryder) 1 2 Guanaco, 10.8 -j 4 Mahia, 10.4 " Also started: 1 Kirkwood, 10.8 (fell), 7 Silent Dick, 10.5 (fell), 9 Lark Hall (fell), 10 Luke, 10.0, 6 Supporter (fell). 3 ftlgai (fell), 5 Silta, 9.0. Won by two lengths, third horse three lengths back. Time, omin 15 3-5 sec.

HORONUI HACK HANDICAP, of 100 sovs. Six furlongs and a-half. 3 Gauntlet, 10.8 (R. Reed) 1 4 Mime, 10.8 2 5 Crishna, 9.9 , 3 Also started: 2 Watchman, 10.8; 6 Blue Jay, 10.5; 7 Jubilee, 9.12; 1 Cohesion, 9.8; 8 Gumion, 10 Takaroa, 9.3; 11 Take Take, 9.2; 13 Wairipo, 12 Mister Gamp, 9 Stronghold 9.0. Won by two lengths, third horse one length back. Time, lmin 22 3-sseo. SOUTRA HUNTERS’ FLAT HANDI-

CAP, of 100 sovs. Nine furlongß. 2 Mah Johng, 10.10 (Mr J. Morris) 1 1 Son o’ Mine, 11.6 ... ... 2

5 Gay Bobbie, 10.10 3 Also started: 6 Theic, 12.0; 4 Mountain Crag, 11.10; 8 Pact, 3 Mount Clyde, 7 Black Flier, 9 Merry Wanderer, 10.7. Won by a head, third horse a length away. Timd, 2min 0 8-ssec.

TROTTING. AUCKLAND MEETING. AUCKLAND, June 23. The Auckland Trotting Club’s winter meeting concluded to-day in beautiful weather. There -was a good attendance, and the totalisator handled £54,020 10s, making £103,047 for the meeting. Compared with last year’s meeting, held in May, at which there wore 16 races, this year’s meeting (14 races) represents an increase of £796. Additional results: ADAMS CUP MEMORIAL HANDI-

CAP (harness), of 500 sovs.; 4.40 class. Two miles. 3 Sea Pearl, 60yds. bhd. (R. Berry) 1 4 Direct Wood, 24yds. behind 2 6 Peterwah, 24ydB. behind ........."3 Also started: 15 Gold Jacket, 8 Bin-

fen Star, 19 King, Lear, 16 Reliance, 4 Itatana, 23 Harvest Home, 22 Harold Junior, 24 Rua " Pere, 17 Uncle Bert, 7 Holly Boy, Buz Buz and Jewel Pointer bracketed, 18 Ayr, 2 Marshall Neil, 21 Respect, 12 Betty Moko, 13 Van Cap, 5 Daphne Wildwood, 20 Master Councillor, 10 Bawidy Locanda, 11 Rock Hinton, 1 Silk Thread, 9 Cute Lad. Won by three lengths, half a length- between second and third. Marshal Neil was fourth. Time, 4min. 46sec. MEMBERS’ TROT HANDICAP (harness), of 450 sovs.; for uulioppled trotters; 4.44 class. Two miles. 1 Waikaha, 24yds. bhd. (J. T. Paul) 1 2 Money Spider, 60yds. behind 2 5 King Capitalist, 12yds. behind ... 3 Also started: 4 Ngatira, 11 The Tartar, 8 Bundaberg, 7 Wimmera King, 3 Wild Nut, 12 Laekiewood, 14 A 1 Mack, 15 Tradesman, 6 Kean John, 13 Peter Dean, 9 Pyramus, 10 Rose Bingen. Won by a length, three lengths between second and third. Time, 4min. 54 2-ssec.

LIVERPOOL HANDICAP (harness), of 300 sovs, 2,54 class. One mile and a-quarter. , 2 Jean Darling, ser (J. Cameron) 1 9 Anselm, 24yds bhd 2

14 Rock Hinton, 48yds bhd 3 Also started: 3 Delavan Bill and Admiral Lock (bracketed), 2 Mars (bracketed with Jean Darling), 13 Nellie Bramley and Admiral Hood (bracketed), 17 Great Britain and Blue King (bracketed), 5 Leewood and Happy Rosa (bracketed), 6 Gold Cast and Stanmoor (bracketed!. 15 Lolo lleklaw, 10 Gold Jacket, 7 Dillon Huon, 12 Signorella, 16 The Pointer, 8 Liberate, 18 Huon Grattan, 4 Lord Nepean and Jewel Pointer (bracketed), 11 Master Councillor. Won by two lengths and a-lialf, three-quarters of a length between second and third. Time, 3.2 2-5. Signorella was fourth'. AU REVOIIt HANDICAP (harness), of 450 sovs, 2.48 class. One mile and a-quarter. 7 Talaro, scr (M. Holmes) 1 4 Becky Logan, 36yds bhd 2

1 Bell Harold, 36yds bhd 3 . Also started: II Ben Lomond, 8 Jewel, 14 Rose Pointer, 12 Dean Dillon, 13 Doctor Dillon, 10 Goldman, 5 All Bell, 6 Daphne Wildwood, 2 Bessie Logan, 3 Peter Bingen, 9 Logan Lou. Won by a bead, a similar distance between second and third. Time, 2.55 2-5. Logan Lou was fourth.

* SMASH AT TROTS

HORSES AND RIDERS DOAVN

ONLY THREE FINISH

SYDNEY, June 14

The biggest accident that has ever occurred at Epping happened in the first division of the Tramway Handicap to-day. Coming to the home turn, the last time round, Occident and Marble King were in charge from Reindeer and Rosemunde. Reindeer, who was in saddle, moved up quickly, and almost as suddenly fell. With the exception of Marble King and Occident the remainder of the field either fell or had to be eased up to escape colliding with the struggling horses on the track.

iiicllilUUi IUJIU IcH U 1 IldU to be eased up to escape colliding with the struggling horses on the track. T. McGrath on Viking Chief remounted the gig and finished third, a furlong behind the winner. The placed horses were the only candidates to finish. Several people in the flat and in the paddock jumped the fences and rushed to the assistance of the drivers, and the racecourse ambulance was quickly on the scene. V. Noggard (Flat-rock) received abrasions on the face. The other riders and drivers escaped serious injury. None of the horses was hurt. The stewards held an inquiry into the cause of the accident. They reported that Reindeer, Miss O’Connor, Yank, Rosemunde and Flatrock fell, while the other starters, with the exception of Marble King and Occident, were pulled up. The stewards found that R. Berry, rider of "Reindeer, attempted to get through between Occident and the fence, where there was insufficient room, and his mount consequently fell. Berry, had his rider’s and driver’s license suspended during the pleasure of the committee.

T. McGrath on Viking Chief remounted the gig and finished third, a furlong behind the winner. The placed horses were the only candidates to finish.

Several people in the flat and in the paddock jumped the fences and rushed to the assistance of the drivers, and the racecourse ambulance was quickly on the sceue.

BLIND SPORTSMAN. THE LATE C. N. MEYERS. MELBOURNE, June 11. Known_ as “the blind sportsman,” Mr C. N. Meyers, whose death in England was reported yesterday, had been a patron of the Victorian turf for many years. He was universally liked for his honesty and square dealing, and lie raced for the love of the sport. He attended race meetings regularly, and always took a seat in close proximity to the betting ring, where be could listen to the market fluctuations.